Amber was formed in June 1970, out of the remnants of
a group called Delane Lee. Its founder was Tony de Jong, who had been
playing in a number of other bands since 1963, the Starlights, then the
Ravens. Tony had played with the likes of
Ron Riddell, from Original Sun, and
Andrew Kimber from Killing Floor.

Delane Lee came to an end when drummer Allen Stevens
left the group, and they auditioned for a new drummer at Mollers Barn in Oratia.
Rick Warren was the successful drummer and with his introduction the band
changed their name to Amber.

Rick Warren had been playing drums in youth club bands around
Christchurch since 1966, and also had a jam band with Rob Sinclair, later of Serenity. Rick moved to Auckland in May 1970.

Amber played many of the Auckland pubs and clubs, and
private functions. They had a residency at the Masonic Tavern in Devonport, and
did many charity gigs at the hospitals and prisons.

In 1972 Amber were contestants in the Auckland leg of
the Battle Of the Bands. They also backed many solo entertainers, such as
Chic Littlewood, Brent Brodie, Lew Pryme,
Brent Parlane, Rob Guest
and many more.

Late in 1972, Amber added sax player, Max Brown, to the
group, to make the group more versatile.

Amber recorded one original song at Stebbings in 1972
called "Sunshine Baby", but it was never released.

The group disbanded late 1974. Tony de Jong went on to form
Nightshift Band, Bruce Beesley went on to play in different social bands,
Rick Warren formed City Limits, a band contracted to Ernie Garnier of
Lion Breweries, from 1975 to 1980, then went on to form Nightshift Duo,
also contracted to Lion Breweries, from 1981 to 1992.